

Fitzgerald Lab
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@fitzgeraldgroup
🧠 Neuroscience lab at Curtin University and the Perron Institute led by Prof. Lindy Fitzgerald 🧠 Focusing on neurotrauma and MS 🧠















Fun fact #21: The #Pinnacles are huge limestone pillars which emerge from the Nambung desert. Formed 25,000+ years ago after the sea receded, this unique geological formation is only 2 hours from Perth! Why not add a #Roadtrip to your #ANS2024 plans? @AusNeuroSoc



Fun fact #18: In 1932 Western Australians went to war with a mighty opponent: the emu. Within a few short weeks the Royal Australian Artillery abandoned their mission, no match for the fearsome emu. Read more: discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/b… #ANS2024 @AusNeuroSoc



Fun fact #13: Many of the best Aussie musicians are from WA! Troye Sivan, Spacey Jane, Tame Impala, INXS, Voyager, Birds of Tokyo, Little Birdy, Drapht, Downsyde, John Butler, Kevin Mitchell (Bob Evans), Eskimo Joe, The Triffids, Jebadiah, Sleepy Jackson, Pendulum, Hoodoo Gurus






Fun fact #6: Western Australia has two Nobel Laureates in @barjammar and Robin Warren, awarded for their work on Helicobacter pylori. Sadly, Robin passed earlier this year at 87. @AusNeuroSoc #ANS2024




Fun fact #5: Cowaramup in Western Australia's South is home to 42 fibreglass cows! People dress them up for local events and celebrate them every year with a 'LegenDairy' party! cowaramup.com.au/meet-the-cowar…


Fun fact #2: Harrison island is in the middle of the Swan river just outside the CBD - and there's a colony of roos there! 🦘🦘🦘 If you're lucky you might see them from the #ANS2024 party venue @AusNeuroSoc